Description
A moist banana bread topped with rich caramelized bananas and a silky caramel sauce, finished with crunchy hazelnuts. Perfectly sweet and comforting with a decadent twist.
Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- 75 ml vegetable oil
- 125 g soft brown sugar
- 2 bananas, roughly chopped
- 150 g plain (all-purpose) flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda
- 30 g rolled oats
- 100 g soft brown sugar
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 bananas, thickly sliced
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 120 ml heavy cream
- 70 g hazelnuts (some chopped, some whole)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180C/350F and line a 2 lb loaf tin.
- In a bowl or stand mixer, whisk the egg, oil, and sugar until combined. Add the chopped bananas and whisk until slightly lumpy.
- Add the flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, and oats. Stir until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the loaf tin and bake for 40–50 minutes, or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven, cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool further.
- For the topping, place the sugar, butter, and vanilla in a frying pan over medium heat. Heat until the sugar melts, stirring occasionally.
- Once the caramel is medium to dark brown, add the sliced bananas and cook for 2–3 minutes, turning once. Remove bananas carefully.
- Return the pan to low heat, add salt and cream, and stir until smooth.
- Pour the caramel sauce over the cooled cake and arrange the caramelized bananas on top.
- Sprinkle with hazelnuts before serving.
Notes
- Use overripe bananas for the best flavor and sweetness.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread tender.
- Watch the caramel closely to prevent burning.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Can be served warm for extra indulgence.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Western
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
